# looking at getting a TDI

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive
**Created:** [April 28, 2011, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128 "2011-04-28T08:10:23Z")
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### Author: ![bwe45](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@bwe45](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bwe45)
#### Post date: [April 28, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-tdi/258128/30 "2011-04-28T20:57:55Z")

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> [@Cool Porsche Commercial](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-porsche-commercial/41752/3):
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> look for a 1 or 2 owner. id avoid anymore than that if you can. records is a plus.
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> check for rust on the fenders(very common)
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> - recent trailing arm bushings are a plus
> - upper strut mounts w/bearings(front)
> - brakes are always a plus.
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> typical wear items, but the less you have to do the better.
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> a 150-250k 00-03 TDI is typically in the 4-6500 range in good working order, you can find stipper model GL TDIs with no power options, no roof and hubcaps for less. but the secret is up, and people are snatching them up fast.
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> the one wayne got was on CL for less than 24 hours.

sweet thanks for all the info man, ill be stalking craigslist hard, any other places to watch for tdis to go up?

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